Cortisol (hormone) measurement, total
Medicare pricing data for 3,885 providers across 48 states
Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Cortisol (hormone) measurement, total (HCPCS code 82533) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $15.94, but hospitals typically charge $79.45 — a 5.0x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $15.94, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.19. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 5.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $15.94 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $16 | $18 | 94 | 407 | +0.3% |
| District of Columbia | $16 | $48 | 2 | 12 | +0.2% |
| Missouri | $16 | $149 | 37 | 1,546 | +0.2% |
| New Hampshire | $16 | $65 | 21 | 68 | +0.2% |
| North Dakota | $16 | $44 | 8 | 6,207 | +0.2% |
| South Dakota | $16 | $78 | 9 | 213 | +0.2% |
| Wyoming | $16 | $38 | 4 | 17 | +0.2% |
| Alaska | $16 | $66 | 1 | 47 | +0.2% |
| Connecticut | $16 | $73 | 8 | 48 | +0.2% |
| Georgia | $16 | $129 | 108 | 8,574 | +0.1% |
| Kansas | $16 | $120 | 18 | 5,665 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $16 | $123 | 14 | 5,402 | +0.1% |
| Nebraska | $16 | $40 | 24 | 1,482 | +0.1% |
| Nevada | $16 | $137 | 9 | 2,497 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $16 | $101 | 137 | 34,320 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $16 | $36 | 94 | 73,796 | +0.1% |
| California | $16 | $88 | 196 | 50,265 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $16 | $92 | 361 | 40,082 | +0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $16 | $81 | 150 | 9,018 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $16 | $83 | 15 | 4,422 | +0.1% |
| New York | $16 | $107 | 316 | 20,122 | 0.0% |
| Ohio | $16 | $93 | 101 | 9,194 | 0.0% |
| Texas | $16 | $89 | 262 | 30,357 | 0.0% |
| Idaho | $16 | $60 | 14 | 135 | -0.1% |
| Illinois | $16 | $69 | 228 | 11,459 | -0.1% |
| Arkansas | $16 | $53 | 80 | 3,675 | -0.1% |
| Colorado | $16 | $99 | 25 | 1,509 | -0.1% |
| Louisiana | $16 | $45 | 62 | 1,765 | -0.1% |
| Michigan | $16 | $47 | 37 | 2,082 | -0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $16 | $87 | 35 | 2,077 | -0.2% |
| Rhode Island | $16 | $61 | 8 | 253 | -0.2% |
| Alabama | $16 | $90 | 59 | 6,465 | -0.2% |
| Maine | $16 | $48 | 2 | 187 | -0.3% |
| Utah | $16 | $38 | 67 | 594 | -0.3% |
| Hawaii | $16 | $59 | 2 | 2,247 | -0.3% |
| Iowa | $16 | $75 | 22 | 520 | -0.3% |
| Minnesota | $16 | $121 | 270 | 2,921 | -0.3% |
| Oregon | $16 | $43 | 92 | 3,226 | -0.4% |
| Tennessee | $16 | $47 | 307 | 9,599 | -0.4% |
| New Mexico | $16 | $53 | 7 | 524 | -0.5% |
| North Carolina | $16 | $89 | 148 | 24,749 | -0.6% |
| Virginia | $16 | $60 | 86 | 2,400 | -0.6% |
| Kentucky | $16 | $64 | 27 | 1,036 | -0.7% |
| Washington | $16 | $80 | 155 | 5,841 | -0.7% |
| South Carolina | $16 | $74 | 44 | 1,248 | -0.8% |
| Wisconsin | $16 | $126 | 31 | 2,619 | -0.8% |
| Indiana | $16 | $57 | 37 | 699 | -1.0% |
| Mississippi | $16 | $74 | 34 | 842 | -1.8% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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